Progressive® InsuranceDeclares June as National Trucker
Health Month

Healthy eating tips and road-friendly exercises are little changes
that can make a big impact

June 02, 2014 08:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

MAYFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the Journal
of the American Medical Association (JAMA), more than one third of
American adults are obese, with truck drivers at an even greater risk
for obesity due to the large amount of time they spend sitting behind
the wheel as part of their job. To help combat this problem, the
trucking industry has implemented a number of offerings, including
wellness programs, healthier menu items, and free exercise rooms for
drivers. Many truckers are even bringing bicycles with them on the road
or preparing their own lunches.

To further raise awareness for this issue, Progressive®
Insurance is proclaiming June as National Trucker Health Month, and
turned to its experts to help truck drivers find solutions.

“One large problem facing truckers is a lack of healthy food options,”
said Drew Bonsky, registered dietician at Progressive’s health center.
“However, small swaps in eating habits like switching to water instead
of soda can go a long way.”

Additionally, Laura Locker, a personal trainer and fitness center
manager at Progressive says exercise can be tough on the road.

“Truckers spend most of their day sitting down, and they don’t always
have access to fitness facilities,” said Locker. “That makes it easy to
fall out of shape, and before you know it, you’re unhealthy and have no
idea how you got there. It can be difficult to jump back in, but with
every little exercise you do you’re lapping everyone on the couch.”

Progressive offers its employees services such as health centers,
dieticians and weight loss programs and is hoping by sharing knowledge
from its internal resources to the trucking community, it will add value
to their lives.

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